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ASSEMBLY & ADJUSTMENTS
INSTALLING THE THATCH BAG
WARNING!
The machine must be switched OFF and the cutters much come to a complete stop before at-
taching or emptying the thatch bag.
Attach the thatch bag to the dethatcher / scarifier before beginning operation.
1. Lift up the thatch bag cover and secure the thatch bag to the dethatcher / scarifier using the mounting hooks
located on the back of the body, under the cover.
2. Use the clips on either side of the thatch bag to clip onto the frame of the thatch bag rack.
NOTE:
Empty the thatch bag frequently and do not wait until it is completely full.
To remove the thatch bag for emptying:
1. Lift the thatch bag cover and remove the thatch bag from the mounting hooks.
2. Empty the thatch bag and reattach following the instructions above.
ADJUSTING THE DEPTH
WARNING!
The machine must be switched OFF and removed
from the power source before adjusting the tines.
To adjust the depth, move the depth adjustment lever (Fig. 4 - 1) to
the right and then down the preferred gear. See the chart below for
different depth settings:
NOTE:
Negative depth settings indicate that the blades are digging
into the ground.
Position
Setting
Application
Depth
Scarifying
Dethatching
1
High
1/4"
Do not use for scarifying.
Transport, removing thin thatch layers.
2
Minimal
-1/8"
Do not use for scarifying.
Dethatching healthy lawn.
3
Medium
-1/4"
Transport, storage, and scarifying.
Storage and dethatching.
4
Deep
-3/8"
Use for scarifying.
Not recommended for dethatching.
5
Deep
-1/2"
Use for scarifying.
Do not use for dethatching.
Fig. 4
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